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BioCast

Chinmay Singh & Parth Shirolkarbiocast.co
Welcome to BioCast, the biology podcast made to serve as a resource for anyone interested in biology: whether it be about recent breakthroughs in research, common topics, or even just a general interest, we hope to encourage people to explore the world of biology and help them delve deeper into the wonderful science of life itself.
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Episodes

Episode 8: DNA Origami and the World's Smallest Nerf Gun | with Dr. Pallav Kosuri and JP Flores

Join us as we speak with Dr. Pallav Kosuri, genius scientist and Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego, California. Him and his lab's work was featured in Mark Rober's (Former NASA Engineer and YouTuber) video titled "World’s Smallest Nerf Gun Shoots an Ant," where he assists Rober to create the world's smallest Nerf gun. Join JP, Chinmay, and Parth as we dive into the world of DNA origami and genetics research with one of the greatest minds in the field. Edited by:...

Nov 03, 202444 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Innovating Medicine, Healthcare, and Lives | with Dr. Robert Langer & JP Flores

Dr. Robert Langer is the most cited engineer in history, a co-founder of Moderna, and is known as the father of tissue engineering; without him, Chinmay wouldn't have a major! While the list of his accomplishments goes on and on, this episode dives into what his accomplishments mean, what the future of Biomedical Engineering looks like, and who Dr. Robert Langer truly is as a person. This is our third episode in collaboration with JP Flores, host of From where does it STEM?...

Mar 13, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: Human Genomics: A Director's Cut | with Dr. Eric Green & JP Flores

In this episode, we are interviewing Dr. Eric Green, Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and instrumental figure in the genome project. Join us as we discuss the latest in human genomics, Dr. Green's fascination with mentorship, and more.

Mar 06, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Pioneering Fields of Molecular Biology | with Dr. Karolin Luger & JP Flores

Join us as we dive into Dr. Karolin Luger's work and her research as the scientist who discovered the nucleosome and is continuing to pioneer groundbreaking work in her lab at CU Boulder. This episode was hosted in collaboration with another UNC student (although this one is a PhD candidate), JP Flores, host of From Where Does it STEM?, a podcast focusing on DEI in science.

Feb 27, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Research Policy and Obesity | with Dr. Penny Gordon-Larsen

Join us as we interview the Vice Chancellor of Research at UNC, Dr. Penny Gordon-Larsen. In this episode, we are examining research through the lens of Dr. Gordon-Larsen, a policymaker responsible for managing over a billion dollars in funding, as well as her research as an internationally renowned obesity and cardiovascular researcher.

Dec 19, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Education in Biology | with Dr. Laura Ott

Dr. Laura Ott is a biology professor at UNC Chapel Hill and our former instructor, as well as Co-Director of the CBER (Carolina Biology Education Research) Lab, studying research techniques for improving education in biology. Join us as we dive into the world of education in biology, her journey as a researcher, and the exciting world of neutrophils.

Nov 23, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Neurodevelopmental Disorders | with Dr. Jason Stein

In episode 2 of BioCast, we explore neurodevelopmental disorders and current research surrounding them with a prominent researcher in the field, Dr. Jason Stein. Dr. Stein is the PI of the Stein Lab where Chinmay is a research assistant, and has authored many papers on neurodevelopmental disorders and neurogenetics.

Aug 18, 202338 min
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